which sentence is written correctly?\n○ ms. andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film…

which sentence is written correctly?\n○ ms. andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film \focuses on a similar subject\ to a book we are going to read.\n○ ms. andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, \focuses on a similar subject,\ to a book we are going to read.\n○ ms. andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film \focuses on a similar subject\ to a book we are going to read.\n○ ms. andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, \focuses on a similar subject\ to a book we are going to read.
Answer
Brief Explanations:
To determine the correct sentence, we analyze quotation mark usage and capitalization:
- Quotation marks for a direct quote (or phrase) should not have internal capitalization unless it's a proper noun or start of a sentence. Here, "focuses" (not "Focuses") is correct inside quotes as it's part of the sentence.
- Commas around the quoted phrase are incorrect here because the phrase "focuses on a similar subject" is essential to the sentence (explaining why the film was shown), so no commas should set it off.
- Checking each option:
- First option: "Focuses" (capitalized inside quotes) is wrong.
- Second option: Commas around the phrase and "focuses" (but commas are incorrect here).
- Third option: "focuses" (lowercase inside quotes, no unnecessary commas) – correct.
- Fourth option: Commas around the phrase and "Focuses" (capitalized) – wrong.
Answer:
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film "focuses on a similar subject" to a book we are going to read.